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Technology must boost clean energy
Every year on May 11, India celebrates National Technology Day to commemorate the nation’s technological strides.
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May 12, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Wage Illusion
India’s labour debate has long been trapped between two extremes. One side argues that higher wages inevitably kill jobs. The other assumes better pay alone can solve worker distress.
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May 12, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Om Birla highlights India-Sri Lanka ties, women-led development during meeting with Lankan delegates
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday underscored the centuries-old civilisational, cultural, and spiritual ties between India and Sri Lanka, stating that the shared Buddhist heritage of the two nations continues to strengthen bilateral relations and deepen people-to-people engagement.
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May 12, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Indian Railways utilised 98 pc of its budget for FY26: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said the Indian Railways has utilised 98 per cent of its budget for FY26, reflecting the pace of execution of projects.
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May 12, 2026
The Statesman
Iran submits reply to US proposal through Pakistan mediator
Diplomacy in West Asia has gained renewed momentum, as Iran today formally handed over its response to the latest US proposal to Pakistan, which is acting as a mediator between Washington and Tehran, according to IRNA, citing a source familiar with the matter.
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May 11, 2026
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TVK’s Vijay takes the helm in Tamil Nadu
A dream run reached its crescendo when actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president C Joseph Vijay scripted history by taking over the reins of the Dravidian heartland as the Chief Minister on Sunday, heralding a new era in the political trajectory of Tamil Nadu.
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May 11, 2026
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CM Suvendu Adhikari effects sweeping overhaul in CMO
Within 24 hours of his being sworn into office, Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari carried out a sweeping overhaul of the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) at the state secretariat.
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May 11, 2026
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Capital Freeze
India’s investment slowdown is no longer a cyclical economic problem. It is becoming a structural crisis of confidence.
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May 11, 2026
The Statesman
India’s private capex jumps 67 per cent to ₹7.7 lakh crore, signals investment revival: CII
India’s private capital expenditure surged 67 per cent year-on-year to Rs 7.7 lakh crore in September 2025 from Rs 4.6 lakh crore a year earlier, signalling a broad-based revival in the country’s investment cycle, according to the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
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May 11, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Market valuation of four of top-10 most valued firms erode by ₹ 1 lakh crore
The combined market valuation of four of the top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 1 lakh crore last week. The State Bank of India (SBI) took the biggest hit, amid a range-bound trend in equities. The valuation of SBI dropped by Rs 44,722.34 crore to Rs 9,41,107.62 crore.
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May 11, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Bengal BJP chief targets Mamata after political shift
West Bengal BJP State President Samik Bhattacharya launched a sharp attack on former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday, stating that her political era in the state was over and no alliance could bring her back to power.
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May 11, 2026
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Bengal at an industrial crossroads amid seismic political shift
Polarising reactions have followed the Bharatiya Janata Party's decisive victory in the Assembly elections, toppling 15 years of Trinamul Congress rule in Bengal. Across sections of the urban economy, the political transition has sparked a wave of cautious optimism, prompting a renewed focus on unlocking the state’s potential for an “industrial revival”.
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May 11, 2026
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Sarma to take oath for second term as Assam CM on 12 May
Himanta Biswa Sarma was on Sunday unanimously elected as the leader of the BJP legislature party as well as that of the NDA legislature party in the Assam Assembly, paving the way for him to take oath as Chief Minister for a second consecutive term.
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May 11, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Passengers start disembarking from hantavirus-stricken cruise ship in Spain’s Canary Islands
Passengers started disembarking on Sunday from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship anchored off Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands, hours after arriving there as evacuation plans got underway.
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May 11, 2026
The Statesman Kolkata
Frozen Front
One year after Operation Sindoor pushed India and Pakistan to the edge of open war, South Asia is living through a paradox: deterrence succeeded, but stability weakened.
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May 11, 2026
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Abhishek blames BJP for Khejuri arson, saffron party refutes allegations
Trinamul Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday accused the BJP of orchestrating violence in West Bengal’s Khejuri area, alleging that BJP-backed elements torched more than 60 shops in an attempt to spread fear and disrupt communal harmony in the state.
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May 11, 2026
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IMD forecasts rising temperatures and thunderstorms across MP
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) centre in Bhopal has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph in several districts of Madhya Pradesh, even as temperatures are expected to rise gradually over the coming days.
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May 11, 2026
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Foreign investors continue to offload, withdraw ₹ 14,231 crore in May
Foreign investors continued to be the net seller in the Indian Equities Market withdrawing Rs 14,231 crore so far this month driven by global macroeconomic uncertainties.
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May 11, 2026
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PM says Hyd has global potential
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said Hyderabad possesses both national and global potential and plays a crucial role in the rapid development of Telangana and the country, while virtually inaugurating and laying foundation stones for multiple developmental projects worth over Rs 9,377 crore in Hyderabad.
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May 11, 2026
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Veg, non-veg thali costs rise in April as tomato, LPG prices spike: Crisil
The cost of preparing both vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis at home increased 2 per cent year-on-year in April, mainly due to a sharp rise in tomato prices and higher cooking fuel costs, according to the latest Roti Rice Rate (RRR) report released by Crisil Intelligence.
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May 11, 2026
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After Tamil Nadu victory, TVK begins expansion into Kerala
Following the historic breakthrough of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in the 2026 Tamil Nadu elections, where party chief Joseph Vijay took oath as Chief Minister on Sunday, the party has officially begun expanding its political footprint into Kerala.
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May 11, 2026
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Post-poll violence: Tarkeshwar OC injured in clash
A clash broke out between Trinamul and BJP supporters in Ward No. 7 of Tarkeshwar Municipality last night.
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May 11, 2026
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India working to create dedicated Girmitiya Studies Centre on PM's directions: EAM Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has stated that an MoU for Cooperation between the National Archives of India and of Trinidad and Tobago would help many of the people in the Caribbean country in tracing their ancestral roots and reconnecting with their families in India.
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May 11, 2026
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Top military brass, policymakers to discuss India’s defence future at Kalam & Kavach 3.0
Kalam & Kavach 3.0, India’s flagship defence and strategic dialogue platform, will convene on 14 May with a sharper focus on accelerating the country’s push for defence self-reliance through “I? - Indigenisation and International Collaboration”, bringing together top military commanders, policymakers, diplomats and defence industry leaders for day-long deliberations on India’s evolving security architecture.
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May 11, 2026
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Trinamul worker found dead in Goghat
The blood-stained body of Trinamul Congress leader Sahadev Bagh was recovered in Kota village of Nakunda, Goghat.
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May 11, 2026
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A moral commitment that binds the world
What is our greatest identity as human beings?
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May 11, 2026
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Dasgupta hails Rashid's brilliance against RR
Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta believes Rashid Khan rediscovered his trademark attacking rhythm and bowled stump-targeted deliveries during the Gujarat Titans' emphatic 77-run victory over Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.
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May 11, 2026
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Newly elected BJP MLAs warn of strict action against violence
Newly elected BJP MLAs of Hooghly district have issued stern warnings against those engaging in violent or provocative activities, including party workers.
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May 11, 2026
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OCCASIONAL NOTE
The Sikh procession in Calcutta took place on Sunday morning, and, owing as much to the appeals of the leaders as to the elaborate police and military arrangements made by the authorities, passed off without any untoward incident.
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May 11, 2026
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Iran war ceasefire tested as cargo ship catches fire
The shaky ceasefire in the Iran war was tested again on Sunday when drones of unclear origin set fire to a cargo ship off Qatar's coast and entered Kuwaiti airspace before dawn, authorities said.
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